Obama's obsession with ideology dooms US economy
Everyone knows if you can't say something nice about someone you shouldn't say anything at all, so let's stipulate that President Obama's stimulus package probably helped end the recession a few months earlier than it otherwise would have ended.

Con: Is President Obama hurting the economy?
The preponderance of blame for the current anemic economy does not lie with the Obama administration. Its origins actually are to be found in a process of deregulation that extends back at least to the administration of President Ronald Reagan.

On the move ...
Things have been busy this summer at the Mendenhall Glacier, said Laurie Craig, an interpreter at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center.

Gold Rush Days a celebration for all
Miners, prepare to muck. Loggers, sharpen those saws, because Saturday morning kicks off the 20th annual Gold Rush Days, a celebration of the past, present and future of Southeast Alaska's mining and logging industry.

Parenting tricks of the animal kingdom
As summer hits full swing, you may cross paths with baby animals. It's a dangerous world for little critters, so contrary to what you may expect, good animal parents sometimes leave their young seemingly alone to help them survive. Your mission, as a wildlife spy, is to enjoy observing animals without disturbing them - which means extra caution around youngsters.

New Porcupine chair nearly ready to roll
For the second consecutive year, the Eaglecrest ski area will introduce a new lift in time for the start of the local ski season, but this time, it's catered to beginners.

Near Granite Basin, grouse gets protective
On a warm, hazy day, I headed up the Perseverance Trail, turning off onto the Granite Basin Trail. My objective was not the lovely basin, however, but rather the lower falls just before the basin entrance. Two weeks ago, there was still a lot of snow packed along the sides of the creek, but today the creek sides were mostly clear and nesting American dippers were now present. In the two previous springs, no nesting was possible here, because heavy winter snowfalls left long-lasting snow bridges over most of the canyon.

Walker wants pipeline, tax bill documents
JUNEAU - A Republican challenger to Gov. Sean Parnell has filed a records request seeking documentation of any conditions on bids as part of a proposed major natural gas pipeline.

Palin fund illegal; donors will get money back
ANCHORAGE - Thousands of donors who contributed to a $390,000 legal defense fund for former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will get their money back after an investigator said Thursday the fund was illegal because it was misleadingly described on a website.

High court reins in prosecutors' use of fraud law
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Thursday sharply curtailed prosecutors' use of an anti-fraud law that was central in convicting politicians and corporate executives in many of the nation's most prominent corruption cases, including one involving a former Juneau lawmaker. The ex-CEO of disgraced energy giant Enron and a Canadian media mogul, both in prison, are among others who could benefit from the ruling.